Weekend of ferry disruption expected from high winds
West coast ferry services face disruption this weekend due to severe gales.
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Ferry comes to rescue of sailors after catamaran capsizes
A capsized catamaran sparked a rescue operation involving a CalMac ferry.
Call for inquiry after Fergusons shipyard bosses confirm administration plan
Calls have been made for a parliamentary inquiry after Fergusons shipyard bosses served notice of their intent to put the yard into administration.
Fergusons shipyard faces renewed threat of administration with 350 jobs at risk
Fergusons shipyard is facing a renewed threat of administration just years after the firm behind the site previously began the same process.
Western Isles Council warns replacement of ageing ferries ‘must be addressed’
Western Isles Council has called for ageing ferries on its routes to be urgently replaced and “brought up to standard.”
CalMac ferry makes emergency stop after crack spotted in hull
CalMac was forced to reshuffle its fleet after one of its largest ships developed a crack in her hull, creating massive upheaval for a number of west coast island services.
Scottish Government considers nationalising Ferguson shipyard amid concern over two new island ferries
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay is considering nationalising the Ferguson shipyard, amid rising concern over the multi-million pound increase of two new west coast ferries.
Ferries filling up as folk flock to Hebridean Celtic Festival
Foot passenger bookings are required for this weekend on the Stornoway - Ullapool routes says Cal Mac.
Former Government minister calls for review of CalMac
A former Scottish Office minister has called for an independent review of “current and future issues affecting west coast ferry services”.
How dream wedding was saved by special sailing of ferry
A bride has revealed how a broken-down ferry nearly ruined her dream wedding today.
Ullapool swim group take a dip into CalMac’s new Community Fund
Ullapool Swimming Club is one of the first youth groups to benefit from west coast ferry operator CalMac’s new community fund.
Calls for urgent action on over-subscribed ferry routes
Transport bosses have been urged to take immediate action to protect businesses reliant on ferries.
CalMac encouraged to add extra sailings to cope with summer demand
CalMac has been urged to provide extra inter-island ferry sailings to cope with soaring demand across the Western Isles this summer.
Concern for ferry services over vessel capacity
Capacity on ferry crossings from Ullapool to Stornoway has come under scrutiny after it was announced vehicle travel is already fully booked for the rest of the week – with the main tourism boom still to come.
Ferry survey shows islander concerns
An independent survey on the ferry services to and from Mull has revealed islanders have little confidence in their reliability.
Residents warn that a car ban on the Mull-Lochaline ferry will have a devastating effect on islanders
Plans for a car ban on a lifeline island ferry service will have a devastating impact on businesses, commuters, tourists and parents, it has been claimed.
Anger over fresh delay to CalMac ferries
The launch of two long-awaited CalMac vessels has been delayed yet again amid anger that islanders are being left “in limbo” when it comes to lifeline ferry services.
Updated pay systems introduced for passengers booking on to CalMac ferry service
Ferry operator CalMac has introduced new measures to improve their online reservations system.
Calmac jobs created following the opening of new customer service centre in Stornoway
Ferry operator Calmac are bringing new employment opportunities to residents in the Western Isles with the opening of their new customer service centre.
Repair to faulty Barra boat delayed as engineers stranded on mainland
Islanders on Barra have been left furious after the second breakdown in five days of their "lifeline" ferry service to the mainland.
Lego fanatics go mad for CalMac merch
A new model of ferry operator CalMac’s MV Loch Seaforth is proving a hit with more than 400 sold in the 10 days since its launch.
TalkTalk to meet Fergus Ewing over call centre closure
Bosses of telecommunications giant TalkTalk will meet with Scottish Government minister Fergus Ewing to discuss the future of their Stornoway call centre - earmarked for closure with the loss of 59 jobs.
Western Isles Council calls for government officials to step up to improve ferry services
Members of Western Isles Council are urging the government to take action to preserve their lifeline ferries.
All aboard for a networking ferry as Calmac help raise Scottish island’s profile
CalMac’s independent Community Board has teamed up with the ferry company to help raise the profile of Scotland’s west coast islands as business destinations.
Video shows visitors how to drive on single track roads in Mull
Visitors coming to Mull this summer will be advised how to drive on single track roads - before they even reach land.
Snowstorm causes chaos for north and north-east
Whiteout conditions across the north and north-east caused havoc yesterday as winter continues to bite.
Young people at heart of CalMac’s new community fund
Ferry operator CalMac is to launch a new community fund aimed at creating opportunities for young people along the West Coast.
CalMac’s customer payouts triple for faults
The cash paid out by CalMac to ferry passengers to compensate for technical faults has soared in the last year, according to official figures.
Wind and rain batter the north of Scotland as winter chill strikes
A leading ski centre has been forced to close and ferries cancelled today as wind and rain battered the north of Scotland.
Dismay at proposal to hike Calmac ferry fares
"Disappointment" has been expressed by the CalMac community board at a proposal to increase fares on some routes.
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson signals ferry fare hikes plan to solve capacity issues
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson said ferry users could be hit by fare rises at peak times this summer when he was tackled over the reliability of CalMac’s ageing fleet.
Live Blog: Weather causing chaos as strong winds batter Scotland
Strong winds are causing chaos across the north and north-east of Scotland today with disruption to traffic and schools.